Instead of focusing on "smileys" and pretty colors, how about some meaningful, nuts-and-bolts improvements? Variable time-controls, two-click piece movement in addition to drag-and-drop, an average opponent rating stat, only being able to specifically request white in an unrated game.

I've played here for years now, and the only changes made to the site are graphics.

newmaker wrote:Instead of focusing on "smileys" and pretty colors, how about some meaningful, nuts-and-bolts improvements? Variable time-controls, two-click piece movement in addition to drag-and-drop, an average opponent rating stat, only being able to specifically request white in an unrated game.

I've played here for years now, and the only changes made to the site are graphics.

Have you supported ChessCube in a monetary way? I have, and I like the changes. At least this site doesn't look as boring and bland as chesscom and ICC. I guess basic members like yourself won't get that point.

newmaker wrote:Instead of focusing on "smileys" and pretty colors, how about some meaningful, nuts-and-bolts improvements? Variable time-controls, two-click piece movement in addition to drag-and-drop, an average opponent rating stat, only being able to specifically request white in an unrated game.

I've played here for years now, and the only changes made to the site are graphics.

Have you supported ChessCube in a monetary way? I have, and I like the changes. At least this site doesn't look as boring and bland as chesscom and ICC. I guess basic members like yourself won't get that point.

Well, Hetfield, as a paying member for the last two years, I think my points are valid.